The more bleak it got the more it stood out. The fog was rolling in at Beavertail State Park.
Flower power.
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The Mini crossword puzzle
I did The NY Times mini crossword puzzle today, the first time since my dad passed earlier this year. He and I would do it each day, and then he’d call me or me him to discuss why one of us failed it. Being in his 90s, he often struggled with pop culture-type answers, and I would botch up answers on more serious topics. I miss those moments where the excuses would fly. 🙂
A trip to Beavertail…
…always good for the soul.
I’ll be back
A setting sun burns a hole through a tree just above a gathering of Brown-eyed Susans. I mentioned to Donna as we walked the grounds of Hunt’s Mill today that this place will bring me back to EP for repeated visits, long after our imminent move to North Kingstown. Walking trails, a waterfall, and – what else do you need?
Bird (turd) is the word
A house wren, I think. This tiny bird is a frequent visitor at my dad’s house, due in part to the bird hotel he setup on the back deck, under the roof. As we sit and eat our own lunch, we watch as the parents come and go, feeding their squawking babies in the hotel. After the babies are grown and gone, we’ll need to relocate the hotel; the deck is a frequent target of droppings. Photo was taken with a Sony 200-600mm lens and Sony A7r5.
Evening cruise
A swan couple goes quietly into the night at Crescent Park.
A wave among the waves
A long forgotten piling reaches up from its watery grave. Crescent Park, back in the day, was a hustling, bustling epicenter of activity. Old photos and drawings in the nearby carousel depict scenes of revelers and vacationers coming and going aboard ferries. And while those days are long gone, one activity will be making a comeback. Hint: have your bathing suits ready in 2026.
Solitude.
I’m not one to approach strangers and say smile, especially when they’re deep in thought and preoccupied with their own lives. The intent is to capture a genuine, uninterrupted moment. I don’t see this approach as intrusive, because there’s never ill intent. I hope they see it that way.
Another sunset destination
Another favorite spot of mine, for sunsets, is Haines Park in East Providence. So when we’re not up to driving to Bristol (a whole whopping 20 minutes more), then Haines Park is a solid “Plan B.” Rarely disappoints.
Among Giants
I took this with my iPhone, somewhere in the woods of Brickyard Pond in Barrington. The iPhone’s small size makes it ideal for trying unique vantage points. For this shot I placed it on the ground among the dandelions. Storm and Thunder were kind enough to endure this interruption in our walk.
Long Days and Nights 